Senior Renewable Energy Procurement & Supply Chain Lead

Set Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Set Consulting is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Specialist to lead procurement and supply chain activities for its renewable energy portfolio in South Africa. The role covers strategic and operational procurement, supplier management, logistics, and contract negotiations to optimize cost, quality and delivery.

You will coordinate with local and international stakeholders, support asset operations, and drive improvements in MRP, compliance, and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Finance, Law, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within procurement or broader supply chain disciplines in the renewable energy industry.
• Demonstrable experience supporting operational renewable energy assets.
• Essential experience across wind and solar PV technologies.
• Strong experience negotiating supply, service and commercial agreements.
• Sound understanding of international procurement, particularly import and export processes.
• Good understanding of South African local content, Economic Development and B-BBEE requirements.
• Strong financial acumen and working knowledge of commercial and contractual principles.
• Experience working with ERP systems; SAP experience would be advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Office capability.

Responsibilities

• Execute the annual procurement plan and ensure departmental KPIs are achieved.
• Manage RFQ and tender processes for equipment, materials and services.
• Prepare detailed commercial evaluations and supplier comparisons.
• Lead commercial negotiations and secure competitive pricing, contractual terms and service conditions.
• Prepare purchase orders, supply agreements, service agreements, contract amendments, renewals and terminations.
• Develop framework agreements for spare parts, maintenance services and other operational requirements.
• Provide commercial recommendations for contract and supplier awards, taking cost, quality and delivery schedules into consideration.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships, including identifying and onboarding new suppliers.
• Support the development of local suppliers, particularly for repair and maintenance services.
• Manage operational procurement activities undertaken through outsourced/BPO service providers.
• Negotiate credit facilities and commercial arrangements with strategic suppliers.
• Support compliance with Economic Development, local content and B-BBEE commitments associated with operational renewable energy assets.
• Manage warranty-related procurement activities, including purchase orders, expediting and warranty claims registers.
• Lead materials requirements planning (MRP) for planned and corrective maintenance activities.
• Coordinate the movement of materials between central and operational warehouses.
• Manage logistics associated with local procurement, imports, exports and stock transfers.
• Liaise with customs brokers, freight providers, transporters and warehouse teams to ensure materials arrive within required timelines.
• Maintain supplier databases and prepare procurement and supply chain reporting.
• Support internal and external audits and participate in broader supply chain projects as required.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

Negotiation

Contract management

ERP systems

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Set Consulting is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Specialist to lead procurement and supply chain activities for its renewable energy portfolio in South Africa. The role covers strategic and operational procurement, supplier management, logistics, and contract negotiations to optimize cost, quality and delivery.

You will coordinate with local and international stakeholders, support asset operations, and drive improvements in MRP, compliance, and supplier performance.